RIC IV Caracalla 27B

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Caracalla 27B. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Caracalla; Septimius Severus. Mint: Rome. Source: American Numismatic Society, Online Coins of the Roman Empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Caracalla; Septimius Severus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Caracalla, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in extended right hand and reversed spear in left hand; at feet, seated captive
Obverse legend
IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG
Reverse legend
PONTIFEX TR P II

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.4.crl.27B

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